Engineering

confused on what type of engineering I should take because I do want to help the environment by finding more sustainable energies and I was thinking of taking electrical engineering but mechanical engineering also has materials on the course so I’m kind of mixed on which one I should take

confused on what type of engineering I should take because I do want to help the environment by finding more sustainable energies and I was thinking of taking electrical engineering but mechanical engineering also has materials on the course so I’m kind of mixed on which one I should take

mechanical engineering, bucz if u prioritize money over everything than itss a good option, the salary is high and more hob opportunities available compare to any other engineering

Environmental & renewable energy are actually quite different, although it sounds like you’re interested in sustainable energy which leads to environmental impact?
Yes mechanical or electrical engineering is very suitable (or practically any STEM subject has applications in this field), if you’re interested in materials specifically then materials science, if you’re interested in things like the actual motive elements of energy generation & the functional system mechanical is probably the best pathway, electrical engineering is very much applied to the control & electrical architecture side.
These industries are by and large extremely collaborative & multi disciplinary. Id ask yourself if you weren’t looking at the industry/application what science is more interesting to you: mechanical science or electrical science. You can work into the industry from either angle.

mechanical engineering, bucz if u prioritize money over everything than itss a good option, the salary is high and more hob opportunities available compare to any other engineering

That’s what I’m finding tricky, because I’ve heard about mechanical and electrical engineering but, I don’t know if environmental engineering would benefit me better because I’m more interested in sustainable energy sources, plus astronomy but that’s irrelevant

If you want to work on the actual technologies used in energy generation, ie nuclear reactors or wind farms, or something like this i would lead with mechanical/electrical engineering over environmental engineering. I’ve seen plenty of mechanical engineers in nuclear energy & wind, and even solar, however solar cells are mostly chemistry at the cutting edge, there is also a lot to do on the grid and energy storage and electrical engineering is probably the better route to go here.

Alright, this is really interesting is there a course of electrical engineering and sustainable materials? Does environmental engineering offer that?

confused on what type of engineering I should take because I do want to help the environment by finding more sustainable energies and I was thinking of taking electrical engineering but mechanical engineering also has materials on the course so I’m kind of mixed on which one I should take

Hi there,
I study mechanical engineering MEng and I'm just going into my final year. At my university there are multiple points where you can choose specialty modules and paths to focus your studies. I choose 'clean energy' last year and have chosen the sustainable energy pathway for next year. I've really enjoyed my course and found that learning a bit of everything has helped me direct my focus towards what i actually enjoy - the sustainable and materials side. I plan to base my masters project around these themes next year!
Hoping that another perspective helps you to make your decision
Amber
Coventry University Student Ambassador

So materials is part of the mechanical engineering course?

You'll certainly cover some materials as part of a mechanical engineering degree, but not to nearly the same extent as a materials science/engineering degree.

There is materials engineering? Interesting

confused on what type of engineering I should take because I do want to help the environment by finding more sustainable energies and I was thinking of taking electrical engineering but mechanical engineering also has materials on the course so I’m kind of mixed on which one I should take

There is materials engineering? Interesting

Hey! 😊
It’s great that you’re interested in sustainability, both Electrical and Mechanical Engineering can lead to careers in that area, just through different approaches.
I’m currently studying Biomedical and Healthcare Engineering at City St George’s, University of London, and one thing that’s really helpful here is that most engineering students share common modules in first year. You can take a look at some module examples on our website, and if you have any questions about choosing your pathway, there are contact details for our admissions team available there too.
I’d also recommend checking out the module lists for each course and seeing what sounds most interesting to you. Attending open days and chatting with current students or professors can really help you get a clearer feel for what each pathway involves.
Let me know if you have any more questions, happy to help! 😊

Yes. As mnot says, it can also be called materials science - or sometimes even both! This discipline involves ensuring the appropriate materials are used for the application, researching new materials, investigating why components failed in-service, and probably some others that I am not aware of it.

confused on what type of engineering I should take because I do want to help the environment by finding more sustainable energies and I was thinking of taking electrical engineering but mechanical engineering also has materials on the course so I’m kind of mixed on which one I should take